Air Fryer Eggplant with Crispy Herb Seasoning

5 from 11 votes

Air Fryer Eggplant made with a crispy herb and spice seasoning is an easy and versatile side dish to enjoy with your dinner.

Prep Time1 10

Cook Time15

Total Time1 25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: air fried eggplant, air fryer eggplant with breading, eggplant in air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Place 1 lb eggplant pieces in a colander. Sprinkle with 3-4 tablespoon salt. Toss to coat all pieces in the salt and put the colander in the sink or a large bowl for 1-2 hours to allow moisture to be drawn out of the eggplant.
Rinse the salt off the eggplant and thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Toss the eggplant chunks with 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 6 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Mix well to coat.
Place eggplant chunks in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer and not touching. Air fry at 400℉ for 12-15 minutes, until the eggplant breading is crispy and golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
Remove the eggplant from the air fryer immediately. Taste and season with salt if desired.

Tips

Remove cooked eggplant from the basket immediately and don't keep in the warm air fryer. If kept in a warm air fryer, it will steam and turn mushy.

Leftover eggplant will lose much of its firmness in the fridge. It will still taste good, but you probably want to reheat it in the oven or air fryer rather than a microwave.